Sanford Burnham Prebys recently completed a sweeping round of solar energy upgrades, including the installation of 1,690 solar panels, and 50 car charging stations, which are now available for employee use. These upgrades, which also include the implementation of new power storage infrastructure, are the latest in a series of major sustainability projects spearheaded by Sanford Burnham Prebys over the last two decades.
“Energy is one of the most important resources we have, and a critical part of supporting the Institute’s biomedical research is making sure our facilities can use and maintain that resource sustainably,” says John Reed, director of facilities at Sanford Burnham Prebys. “If we can benefit employees in the process by giving them access to electric car charging and saving them some gas money, that’s just a bonus.”
The upgrades will save a significant amount of energy for the Institute and could reduce yearly carbon emissions by as much as 696 metric tons. According to the EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator, this is as much as the yearly emissions of 83 average homes.
“This is a major shift in the way our Institute consumes energy,” adds Reed.
The new solar panels cover the roofs of Building 5, 6, and 7, as well as the parking structure, known informally to employees as Building 8.
“It’s a bit of a joke that Building 8 is the least productive place on campus since it’s always just been a parking structure,” says Reed. “But with these upgrades, we won’t be able to say that anymore.”
This is not the first time Sanford Burnham Prebys has shown itself to be a leader in sustainability. In 2015, Sanford Burnham Prebys was recognized as a national trailblazer in water conservationafter a decade-long initiative to reduce waste by using recycled water for irrigation and cooling, as well as repurposing wastewater from water purification systems. The Institute also replaced its tropical plants with drought-resistant landscaping in 2007.
Employees interested in using the car charging ports for their electric vehicle will need to download the PowerFlex app on their mobile device, create an account with their institutional email address and provide some information about the vehicle. See powerflex.com for more information.
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Padres Pedal the Cause 2022: Team Sanford Burnham Prebys raises more than $21,000 for cancer research
Each year a team from Sanford Burnham Prebys hits the pavement as part of Padres Pedal the Cause, an annual event that invites participants to cycle, spin, run or walk to support local cancer research. This year’s team was small but mighty, raising more than $21,000 to fund collaborative cancer research projects in the San Diego area.
Including the money raised by the Sanford Burnham Prebys team, Padres Pedal the Cause has raised more than $2.8 million this year so far. These funds will be distributed as grants to support collaborations between six participating research organizations: the Salk Institute, Scripps Research, Rady Children’s Hospital, UC San Diego, the La Jolla Institute, as well as Sanford Burnham Prebys.
“This is more than just a fundraising event; it’s also a chance to connect with the cancer community and reflect on the importance of teamwork in cancer research,” says rider Ze’ev Ronai, PhD, director of the Institute’s NCI-designated Cancer Center. “I’ve done the race for four years, and every year it makes me proud to be on team Sanford Burnham Prebys.”
Besides Ronai, notable Institute names on the team this year included Thomas Chung, PhD, director of Translational Programs Outreach at the Conrad Prebys Center for Chemical Genomics; and Scott Tocher, general counsel and vice president of Communications. In addition to the riders, event volunteers from Sanford Burnham Prebys included Michaela Andrews, Araceli Ambert, Mariela Castanares, David Scott, Susan Goho and Katherine Kling.
“We don’t have a huge team, but we always have a great one,” says team captain Adrienne Crown, JD, director of Administration at the Cancer Center and director of Compliance and Operations for the Institute, “I’m so proud that just a few people are able to help make such a big impact.”
The top fundraiser on this year’s team was not an employee of the Institute but is still very much a friend of Sanford Burnham Prebys. Kim McKewon is a longtime donor to the Institute and has been participating in Padres Pedal the Cause since its inception in 2013. This year she raised more than $6,000; and to date, she has raised more than $30,000. In her website bio, she writes that she pedals for her husband, Ray, who is in remission from leukemia.
“Kim is one of the superstars of our team, and we are so thrilled that she was able to ride with us again this year,” adds James Short, Crown’s co-captain and director of Digital Design at the Institute.
And although the event itself is over, the ride is not. The deadline for fundraising is May 9, and 100% of every dollar raised goes toward lifesaving cancer research. Help team Sanford Burnham Prebys create a world without cancer.
Sanford Burnham Prebys is gearing up for next year’s Padres Pedal the Cause (PPTC), an annual fundraising race that invites participants to cycle, spin, run or walk to support cancer research in the San Diego area. The event, scheduled for April 9, 2022, at Petco Park, is currently planned to be held in person for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic.
Leveraging the power of San Diego PPTC was founded in 2013 by two-time lymphoma survivor Bill Koman and his wife, Amy. Thankful for the lifesaving care that Bill received, the Koman family was determined to pay it forward to ensure that others had the same outcome. With this goal in mind, the couple created PPTC, a cancer fundraising cycling challenge operating in partnership with the San Diego Padres.
Since the inaugural ride of PPTC, the organization has raised more than $15 million and funded 73 collaborative research projects in San Diego, including six clinical trials. They’ve also expanded and grown, merging with the Immunotherapy Foundation under a new name: Curebound.
Together, these two organizations share the belief that discovering a cure for cancer can be made possible by harnessing the unique power of San Diego—home to three nationally recognized National Institutes of Health cancer institutions and a renowned pediatric hospital. Last year, Curebound welcomed two new research partners: La Jolla Institute for Immunology and Scripps Research. They join Sanford Burnham Prebys, Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego, the Salk Institute, and Rady Children’s Hospital in collaborating to accelerate cancer research into cures.
A pivotal year for Padres Pedal the Cause This is an important year for PPTC. After a record-breaking event in 2019—which had almost 3,000 participants and raised more than $3 million—COVID-19 presented challenges. The next PPTC event wasn’t held until spring 2021, moving to a virtual format due to the pandemic.
That event had 1,578 participants and raised $1.5 million. And while these numbers demonstrate the commitment of the Pedal the Cause community to continue their good work despite the pandemic, the amount is less than that received for the 2019 event, demonstrating the obstacles the community faced to raise those funds.
Now, PPTC is ready to ride at full speed for the first time in more than two years.
Join Team Sanford Burnham Prebys Padres Pedal the Cause ’22 will take place on April 9, 2022, at Petco Park, and registration is now open for the Sanford Burnham Prebys team. Whether you’re ready to ride, run, walk, spin, participate virtually or even just cheer from the sidelines, 100% of every dollar raised funds lifesaving cancer research.
Ride with Sanford Burnham Prebys this April, and help us create a world without cancer.
Helen Eckmann and Ruth Claire Black share a common history with breast cancer and a drive to serve their community.
Ruth Claire Black and Helen Eckmann are sisters from different parents. They both have doctorates, work as professors and volunteer for Sanford Burnham Prebys’ Cancer Advisory Board (CAB).
Black and Eckman are incurable optimists and are both thriving after breast cancer. They want other cancer survivors to feel the same way.
“One of the messages we like to deliver is that you can live an amazing, vibrant, positive, productive, fully engaged-in-your-community life,” says Black, “even after fully metastasized, stage 4 breast cancer.”
Parallel journeys
Black knew all along that she was going to face breast cancer. Both her grandmother and mother died from the disease when they were in their 50s. That shoe dropped for her, as expected, around her 50th birthday.
“I got my diagnosis on a Thursday before a long Memorial Day weekend,” says Black. “I kept calling in, getting the switchboard and becoming increasingly anxious. But I was lucky. I had people I could call to talk me off the ledge.”
One of her impromptu counselors was Helen Eckmann.
Eckmann was initially diagnosed when she was 42, the first of three bouts with the disease. Following an inconclusive mammogram, Eckmann was instructed to come back in six months, but a sudden epiphany brought her back sooner.
“I was putting on a pair of shoes, and I think God spoke to me and said, ‘Go now!’” says Eckmann. “I told the doctor I wanted a needle biopsy to figure out whether it was actually cancer. They told me not to worry about it, to wait the full six months, but I insisted. At that point, the cancer had already moved into my lymph system.”
That was just the beginning of her long journey, including multiple rounds of chemotherapy and surgery. “About six years ago, I was going up the stairs, and my right femur broke,” says Eckmann. “The cancer had gone to my bones.”
From Experience to Advocacy
Eckmann and Black were knocked down repeatedly by breast cancer, but they kept getting back up. During these treatment odysseys, each developed a profound ability to see the disconnects in the system: the oncologists who wouldn’t take their intuition seriously (but soon learned better); the insurance companies that seemed to make random coverage decisions; the difficulty finding timely, accurate information.
“I’m a lawyer, a professor and I’ve worked a lot as a consultant,” says Black. “But even with that background, I didn’t know what I needed to know to successfully move through treatment. I think that’s a common theme.”
Both wanted to find productive ways to give back. Eckmann was one of the earliest members of the Sanford Burnham Prebys’ NCI-designated Cancer Center’s Community Advisory Board, which includes cancer survivors and family members who’ve supported a loved one through treatment. She recalls her conversation, many years ago, with President Kristiina Vuori, MD, PhD, who was the Cancer Center director at the time.
“I told her I wanted to help, and she leaned across the desk and practically hugged me,” said Eckmann. “She said she was going to put me to work, and she did.”
Black joined a few years later. Together with seven fellow CAB members, they organize public events to educate the community about cancer research, teach scientists how to communicate their work to lay audiences and help principal investigators with their grant applications.
“Part of the Department of Defense’s (DOD’s) Breast Cancer Research Program grant assessment process is measuring community support for the research,” says Black. “We act as advocates, providing support letters and making sure the patient experience is understood in the lab.”
This is no small piece. Dedicated lab scientists spend much of their time conducting research. And while this often gives them great insights into cancer biology, and possible interventions, it can also create blind spots.
“One time I was at a lab meeting, and they were talking about an experiment that would require patients to give blood samples every month or so,” says Black. “But that’s a high burden to place on people who may not have an extra two hours in their schedule. The lab’s focus was on how to collect these biomarkers sequentially over time, but they hadn’t really thought about the patients. This was a new perspective for them, and they were really open to it.”
Both Eckmann and Black have steadily elevated their game and are now part of the DOD’s Consumer Review Program, in which they rate grant proposals for their potential impact on patients. Eckmann has also joined NCI Cancer Center accreditation visits, and Black is on the Food & Drug Administration’s National Mammography Quality Assurance Advisory Committee.
All these efforts are driven by their concerns for fellow cancer patients and survivors. They clearly remember those early days, soon after diagnosis, when they didn’t understand their roles as patients, insisted on working and keeping their normal hectic schedules and tried to pretend that nothing was wrong.
Over time, they learned that cancer treatment is a marathon, and that it’s easy for people to waste tremendous energy on issues beyond their control until they have nothing left in the tank. However, they also want their peers to know that, yes, a cancer diagnosis is horrific, but it will help people find resilience they never knew they had.
“The journey will make you stronger for sure, whether you want to be stronger or not.”
Sanford Burnham Prebys physician-scientist Evan Snyder spent two weeks in a gymnasium-turned-ICU, where he cared for people with severe COVID-19
The novel coronavirus has hit California hard, but one area that has been particularly impacted is Imperial County. Last spring, the rural farming region’s two hospitals became overwhelmed with COVID-19 cases—prompting a college basketball stadium to be converted into a makeshift intensive care unit (ICU). Soon, qualified personal were also needed.
Stem cell scientist Evan Snyder, MD, Ph.D., may not be the first person you would think to call on during such an emergency. But as a physician-scientist who works with critically ill newborns, he knows his way around an ICU. He knows how to run ventilators. And perhaps most importantly, he had an urgent desire to help.
“I had already decided I would study this disease from a scientific perspective,” says Snyder, who is working with UC San Diego’s Sandra Leibel, MD, to use “mini lungs” to understand why some people with COVID-19 fare worse than others. “But as I started to see the public health menace it became, I felt like I needed to do more.”
Snyder started to sign up for every volunteer opportunity he could find. However, it wasn’t until the December post-holiday surge in cases when he was deployed to serve in the field. Through the California Medical Assistance Team (CAL-MAT), a group of highly trained medical professionals who provide assistance during disasters, Snyder was deployed to the gym-turned-ICU in Imperial County.
“Although our research examines the impact of the virus on lung cells created from people of many racial and ethnic backgrounds, the degree of disease disparity didn’t hit me at a gut level until this work,” says Snyder. “There’s no question that COVID-19 is unfairly hitting people who are socio-economically challenged and have co-morbidities such as diabetes and hypertension, which are the often the products of a disadvantaged environment.”
“I was like a vampire”
For two weeks Snyder worked through the night, taking down medical histories; giving people oxygen, providing medications such as dexamethasone, remdesivir, anticoagulants and antibiotics; carefully turning people onto their stomachs to ease breathing difficulties or helping individuals walk. He also saw clear patterns emerge.
All of the people he treated had conditions that are linked to poverty. More than 20% of people living in Imperial County live below the poverty line—double the national average. As a result, residents may be more likely to obtain food from food banks and may not have access to regular healthcare—which together can lead to conditions such as diabetes, hypertension or obesity. Many of the people whom Snyder cared for shared that they lived in small quarters with multiple generations, which made quarantining difficult, if not impossible.
“Some people who live in La Jolla and test positive have the luxury of living in a big house. They can afford not to go to work and stay in a separate bedroom while the rest of the family quarantines,” says Snyder. “The people I took care of can’t do that. We need to create places where people who test positive for COVID-19 can quarantine safely away from their families.”
Carrying insights back to the lab
Snyder’s experience has directly informed several new research avenues he plans to pursue.
“We already model real-world COVID-19 infections with ‘mini lungs’ created from different genders and races,” explains Snyder. “But this taught me that we need to better mimic the conditions present in a person who has diabetes or other conditions that create an adverse milieu for their organs and cells.”
This work also imprinted upon him that COVID-19 is more than a lung condition. The risk of blood clots causing strokes, heart attacks or blocking blood flow to the lungs was an ever-present concern.
“It wasn’t just about giving people more oxygen,” says Snyder. “This showed me that we need to focus even more on the vascular and inflammatory components of this disease.”
Lives were saved
Snyder is relieved to report that no lives were lost during those two weeks. He credits the care given—even if relatively primitive—to this success.
“If we weren’t doing what we were doing, about 30% of the people there would have died. And another 30% would have been left with lifelong impairments,” says Snyder. “However, in order to truly tame this virus, we need to find effective drugs, continue to vaccinate as many people as possible and exercise logical public health precautions.”
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Marathon tradition continues for Sanford Burnham Prebys scientist despite pandemic
Jerold Chun is one of only two people to run the Honolulu Marathon every year since 1973
When the Honolulu Marathon went virtual this year, Jerold Chun, MD, PhD, knew that skipping it wasn’t an option. He’s one of only two people who have run the race every year since 1973—the first year of the event—and this would be his 48th marathon to date.
“I ended up completing it on a Saturday morning on a treadmill,” says Chun. “I have to say that was quite a mind-numbing change from running in beautiful Honolulu! But this was the right thing to do to keep both marathoners and their many supporters safe.”
For Chun, who is a fifth-generation Hawaiian, running is more than just a way to stay in shape. The marathon is a tradition for his family, spearheaded by his father until his passing in 2002. Now the event also serves as a way to honor his father’s memory.
When he’s not training for the marathon, Chun can be found in his lab, where he’s working to understand the root cause of Alzheimer’s disease. His team recently discovered a new process in the brain that is linked to Alzheimer’s and might be stopped by existing HIV medicines—which have near-term treatment potential.
“In school we learned that all cells have the same DNA,” explains Chun. “However, our research showed that in the brains of patients, this wasn’t true because of DNA recombination. This process ‘mixed and matched’ a key Alzheimer’s gene into lots of new and different forms, many of which weren’t found in healthy people.”
Jerold Chun (middle) and his brothers, Daven (left) and Hingson (right), catch their breath at the 1973 marathon, the first year of the race. Daven is now an internal and sports medicine physician, and Hingson is a cardiologist, both living in Honolulu.
Watch Jerold Chun run his 45th Honolulu marathon.
To create these new gene variants, reverse transcriptase—an infamous HIV enzyme—was required. This suggests that existing HIV medications, which halt reverse transcriptase, might be useful for treating Alzheimer’s disease.
Chun often uses a run as a way to think through tough problems he encounters in his research. He also sees many parallels between marathon running and the discovery process.
“Most research is more like a marathon than a sprint,” says Chun. “Our recent Alzheimer’s discovery is a great example of that. We encountered many ups and downs and starts and stops over the decades. But in the long run, we may be on the heels of an effective Alzheimer’s treatment.”
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A celebration of science for Ruoslahti’s 80th birthday
February 16 marked the 80th birthday of one of the most influential cell biology and cancer researchers, renowned scientist Erkki Ruoslahti, MD, PhD More than 300 guests celebrated the occasion with a scientific symposium and reception at the Estancia Hotel in La Jolla, California.
“This is a fantastic turnout of world-class scientists, colleagues, friends and family to honor Erkki,” said Kristiina Vuori, MD, PhD, president of Sanford Burnham Prebys. “The fact that so many people took time out of their busy schedules—some traveling very long distances—shows how much Erkki is respected and appreciated.”
Ruoslahti, a distinguished professor at Sanford Burnham Prebys and former president of the Institute (1989–2002), is widely recognized for his pioneering research on cell adhesion—the study of how cells stay in place by sticking to one another and to their surroundings. His most recent work on peptides that can target diseased tissue has led to a clinical trial for pancreatic cancer.
After opening remarks from Ze’ev Ronai, PhD, chief scientific adviser and professor at our Institute, the symposium kicked off with a lineup of influential scientists who presented their latest research as well as their journeys with Ruoslahti in science, sport and the love of fine wine.
The invited speakers included:
Douglas Hanahan, PhD École Polytechnique Fédérale de Luasanne
Kari Alitalo, MD, PhD University of Helsinki
Filippo Giancotti, MD, PhD MD Anderson Cancer Center
Sangeeta Bhatia, MD, PhD MIT
Robert A. Weinberg, PhD MIT
Richard O. Hunes, PhD MIT
Ruoslahti’s many honors include the 1997 Gairdner Foundation International Award an thed 2005 Japan Prize. He is an elected member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Medicine, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and European Molecular Biology Association. He also holds the Finnish honors of Knight; Order of the White Rose; and Commander, Order of the Lion.
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Scientists and artists unite in unique San Diego Art Institute exhibit
What happens when scientists and artists connect? A powerful new exhibit at the San Diego Art Institute unites these seemingly separate worlds—attracting nearly 1,000 visitors to the show’s opening reception on Saturday, February 8.
Drawing from her lifelong love of science, curator Chi Essary paired 16 local artists with scientists from San Diego research institutions to create the show. LuLin Jiang, PhD, a neuroscientist at Sanford Burnham Prebys, was matched with Becky Guttin, an artist who specializes in sculpture, drawing, jewelry and more.
“This project interested me because of the many parallels between art and research,” says Jiang. “As a scientist, I’ve always seen my role as bringing an invisible truth to light. I also welcomed the opportunity to help more people connect to science that one day may have a positive impact on their life.”
The two met more than a year ago to discuss Jiang’s research into the underlying cause of Alzheimer’s disease. They had their work cut out for them: Jiang’s research takes her deep into the unseen realm of brain cells and molecules.
Guttin described the inspiration behind her piece.
“I read and reread my notes. I remembered hearing the words ‘dirt,’ ‘clean’ and ‘dust’ repeated, referring to beta amyloid accumulating in the brain,” says Guttin. “I realized that instead of buying new materials, I needed something that was not new but had dirty residues from past lives.”
Guttin focused on recycled plates from printing shops—their ink still visible. She contrasted the gray plates with fresh green grass and a branching, neuron-like tree, creating a stunning installation that is an allegory of Alzheimer’s in progress. Symbols of life, growth and degeneration are represented throughout.
The piece spoke to many individuals who attended the opening-night reception.
“Many people told me their personal stories about losing loved ones to Alzheimer’s disease and wondered if we will ever find a cure,” says Jiang. “This experience left me even more motivated to continue my research to find treatments for Alzheimer’s disease.”
The installation is on display in the Illumination exhibit until May 3, 2020. The show is free and open to the public.
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Advancing life-changing science at Sanford Burnham Prebys’ 2019 gala
On November 2, 2019, more than 170 supporters of Sanford Burnham Prebys stepped into a winter wonderland at our Institute’s “Nordic Nights”-themed gala.
As attendees enjoyed the festivities—including an ethereal violinist on stilts and dancing ballerinas—the evening’s goal was never far from everyone’s mind: advancing biomedical research that will transform the future of human health. Thanks to guests’ generous donations our scientists can accelerate their efforts to understand and treat serious diseases such as Alzheimer’s, heart disease, cancer and more.
More than 19 million Americans are veterans—the service members who have sacrificed for our nation’s safety and for the common good. Each year nearly a quarter of a million veterans transition to civilian life, where they often continue to give back in new roles.
In honor of Veterans Day, we caught up with three veterans who now work in the information technology (IT) department at Sanford Burnham Prebys. They told us about their journey from the front lines to our research institute—and the many ways their service informs their work today.
Matt Sciaroni, lead help desk specialist
Tell us more about your military service. As a Marine I worked on signals intelligence. While deployed to Afghanistan in 2012, I supported intelligence and counter-intelligence activities, such as cryptography and satellite communication.
What skills from this experience inform your work today? The Marine Corps teaches you how to develop and execute plans. Here, we always have concurrent projects that are all time sensitive. Just like in the Marines, we all do our part to get the job done. I also learned small unit-leadership skills, which I use every day—I lead a small team of about six IT professionals.
Why Sanford Burnham Prebys? The important work that is being done here was a really big factor for me. I actually received a second job offer from a local company that paid more. I decided that it was more important to me to make a contribution to society, even if I made a little bit less. Here, our scientists are working to save lives. I definitely made the right choice.
Any advice for veterans who are thinking about moving into IT? Definitely contact a hiring recruiter. Transitioning out of the military takes a lot of organization and focused effort—a recruiter makes your life so much easier. Also, keep learning. In IT, everything is always changing. Our team learns new things every day—we recently invested in an IT training tool that allows us to learn new skills at our pace.
What do you do in your free time? I spend time with friends, family, and my bulldog, Ben.
Jeff Lustina, help desk specialist I
Tell me more about your service. I joined the Army about 20 years ago. I was a “cable dawg”—I installed cable wires. After working for two years in active duty, I went on to reserves. Then 9/11 happened. I was deployed to Kosovo for nine months in support of Operation Enduring Freedom to help with NATO peace-keeping missions.
What types of activities did you do in this role? I made sure radio communications was working. At this point GPS was just starting, so I would help track all of our teams and make sure that everyone was safe. We often met with the local community as well to spread good will.
Lustina (right) often met with the local community while in Kosovo.
Lustina also enjoys DJ’ing in his free time.
Do skills gained from this experience inform your work today? Yes, so many. Leading by example. Always setting standards for excellence—and then exceeding those standards. Being detail oriented. Another big one: thinking three steps ahead. Earlier I was helping someone whose computer stopped working. I’m already thinking about my next steps if our next action doesn’t work.
I joined the U.S. Army because I wanted to help people. That’s what I also like about this role. I still get to help people.
Why Sanford Burnham Prebys? I am incredibly proud to work at Sanford Burnham Prebys. I knew I wanted to work in IT, and helping such an important cause—which could lead to cures for cancer and more—is so important to me. When I read about our breakthroughs in pancreatic cancer, and even the stem cell therapy for hair loss, I think, “We were part of that.” We are behind the scenes, but we help the scientists focus on their research—not on fixing a faulty computer.
What do you do in your free time? Eat! I’m a foodie.
Favorite restaurant? Sushi Ota. Best sushi in San Diego.
Hayder Al Kawaz, help desk specialist
What is your service story? I was born and raised in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq. I was there the day the U.S. Army arrived, in 2003. A crowd was gathering around the soldiers, and I was helping keep people back. The soldiers noticed that I spoke English well and offered me a job on the spot. I was finishing my bachelor’s degree in software engineering, so I agreed. I worked with the U.S. Army for 14 years, until the militias made it too dangerous to continue—they started to follow me home and threaten my family. I was often shot at. My family gained rapid clearance to move to San Diego, and I joined them in 2017. Now my family—my 6-year-old twins, mother and father—all live here. We love it. This is home now.
Do certain skills from this experience inform your work today? Working with the U.S. Army, I had to be fast, accurate and think ahead—all while under great stress. One of my jobs was ensuring that TV stations such as the Associated Press were able to keep broadcasting, especially during the elections in 2014. I oversaw a team of ten people who were live-broadcasting three or four different channels. It was go, go, go. All of these skills translate well to my current role.
Any advice for other veterans who are thinking about moving into IT? Make sure you keep up with new updates. Technology is constantly changing. I went to Cisco academy and also obtained four certificates in IT. Now I’m studying to get a network certification. In IT, you can’t ever sit back and think you know everything—there is always something you need to learn.
Interested in working at Sanford Burnham Prebys? Visit our Careers page to learn more about open positions.
